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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Say, What? — Nintendo Just Dropped A Bombshell About Mario And Princess Peach's Relationship After All These Years
Since the '80s, our favorite mustachioed plumber, Mario, rescued our blonde-haired princess, Peach, from that problematic turtle monster, Bowser. But if you thought they were madly in love and destined to be together forever, think again. Newsflash: Mario and Princess Peach are apparently just friends! Related: No, you didn't read that wrong. After decades of romantic rumors, Nintendo basically revealed the actual status of Mario and Peach's relationship. "Princess Peach and Mario are good friends," the Japanese video game company wrote in a statement this past week, "and help each other out whenever they can." The news was brought to everyone's attention by X user @KirPinkFury, who discovered this bombshell announcement via the Nintendo Today app and shared it to X on July 23. For decades, across multiple platforms and forms of media, Mario has rescued the kidnapped Princess Peach from Bowser, and sometimes he was even rewarded with a kiss. But this viral revelation changes everything we once knew about the Mushroom Kingdom's greatest hero. If this news rocked your world, here's how people online reacted: Related: If you've played Super Mario Odyssey, then you'll remember when Peach rejected him after he traveled across the galaxy to rescue her. People couldn't get over the idea that he was seemingly "friendzoned" after all these years: Related: Some folks were downright shocked and saddened by the news: Related: And finally, somebody joked that maybe his archnemesis Bowser was in charge of the company: Funny enough, technically Doug Bowser is the current president and CEO of Nintendo of America, the American branch of the Japanese company. So, yes. Bowser is the CEO. It'll be okay, everyone. We need an update on Princess Daisy and Luigi's relationship status. We contacted Nintendo for comment and'll let you know if we hear back. Also in Celebrity: Also in Celebrity: Also in Celebrity:
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Like Link and Zelda, Nintendo insists Mario and Peach are just 'good friends' and anything else is just Mushroom Kingdom gossip, so I guess 30 years of kissing means nothing to you
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Nintendo has confirmed that Super Mario and Princess Peach are "good friends" and that any word to the contrary is simple Mushroom Kingdom gossip. For years, scholars have pondered the eternal question: what is the deal with Mario and Princess Peach? While there have been hints of romance over the years with the likes of a copious amount of smooching over the years, Nintendo dubbing them "cutest couple" in Mario Party, all of the Cakes, and celebrating Valentine's Day with the duo on Twitter. However, other sources, such as the ending to Super Mario Odyssey, seem to imply that there's no romantic connection there. Fans flocking to the Nintendo Today app to see if a new Nintendo Direct, or a whole new Splatoon, has been announced didn't get those, but they did get an answer to the age-old question. In the post (which is now gone from the app due to daily updates, but was originally posted by Twitter user @KirPinkFury), it states, "Princess Peach and Mario are good friends and help each other out whenever they can." So while the romance between the duo has been a hot topic on the Mushroom Kingdom tabloids, Mario and Peach are simply friends, according to Nintendo's latest report. Perhaps Mario has actually been involved with New Donk City's Mayor Pauline this whole time; who knows? At the very least, Nintendo hasn't deconfirmed Luigi and Daisy's partnership, so fans of that pairing can sleep soundly. Donkey Kong Bananza credits reignite a popular Mario Kart World fan theory that the beloved gorilla is getting his own expansion in the Switch 2 racer. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mario and Princess Peach's Relationship Isn't What You Think, According to Nintendo
Mario and Princess Peach's Relationship Isn't What You Think, According to Nintendo originally appeared on Parade. For years, fans have wondered about the relationship between Mario and Princess Peach — but Nintendo just set the record straight. It turns out the beloved Princess isn't romantically involved with Mario, despite their many adventures together. On Friday, July 25, Nintendo clarified that while the duo share a strong bond, they're not a couple. "Princess Peach and Mario are good friends," the gaming company stated, according to an update on their Nintendo Today app. "They help each other out whenever they can." Mario, the plumber-turned-hero, has long been Peach's savior, rescuing her from Bowser's castle time and time again since their debut in 1985. Throughout their escapades, Mario has earned Peach's gratitude, sometimes with a peck on the cheek. However, their relationship has never gone beyond that. Fans were quick to chime in on X, where a screenshot of the app's update was shared. 'This has: "They're just roommates," energy,' one user noted. Another said, 'he's been saving her ass for DECADES only to be friendzoned for his troubles.' 'Luigi's time to shine,' a third joked. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Super Mario Odyssey should have made the duo's relationship status clear. In the 2017 game, Mario, dressed in a tuxedo, tried to propose to Peach after rescuing her from Bowser's unwanted wedding plans. Instead of accepting, she declined and flew away in a hot air balloon, leaving poor Mario standing alone. So while Mario and Peach might not be an item, their legendary partnership continues to thrive — and it looks like the adventure is far from over. Mario and Princess Peach's Relationship Isn't What You Think, According to Nintendo first appeared on Parade on Jul 25, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Despite Everything, Nintendo Confirms Mario and Princess Peach are Not a Couple
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Despite being a classic pairing in the world of gaming, it seems that Mario and Princess Peach's relationship isn't as romantic as you might think. While many Mario games end with Peach giving Mario kiss on the cheek or baking him a nice cake, Nintendo confirmed via a post on the Nintendo Today App that the two are in fact just "good friends who help each other out whenever they can". Super Mario, Princess Peach, and Toad standing in the sunset. Super Mario, Princess Peach, and Toad standing in the sunset. Nintendo They're not the only Nintendo couple to receive this confusion. With The Legend of Zelda movie cast announcement confirming a 21-year-old and a 16-year-old for Zelda and Link, respectively, people were concerned about what that meant for how the pair's relationship will be portrayed on-screen. However, despite this, the two of them have rarely been portrayed as having an explicitly romantic bond. "Princess Peach and Mario are good friends and help each other out whenever they can." Via: Nintendo Today app. — Kābī (@KirPinkFury) July 23, 2025 Instead, it seems Nintendo is keen on keeping the relationships between its male and female leads strictly platonic, likely to help maintain some consistency between the various branches of media that it is now reaching out into. The Super Mario Movie stayed away from a romantic storyline between Mario and Peach, so it makes sense that the games should stay the same way. That being said, it's still weird that the Mario cast is still happy to go around playing tennis and go-kart racing with Bowser, despite all he's done.
Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Nintendo confirms Mario and Princess Peach are just friends
Nintendo has officially clarified that Mario and Princess Peach are 'just good friends,' putting to rest long-standing fan speculation about a romantic relationship between the two iconic characters. According to the Nintendo Today app, the duo are described as 'good friends who help each other out whenever they can,' sparking lively reactions across the internet. The update was brought to light by X user @KirPinkFury, who shared a screenshot of the description. For decades, fans have interpreted Mario's repeated rescues of Princess Peach as expressions of love. However, this official clarification now reframes their bond as one of mutual support rather than romance. Social media responses have ranged from amused to sympathetic. One viral comment joked, 'Bro been jumping through lava for 30 years just to get hit with 'thanks buddy',' while another quipped, 'Did bro really get friend zoned after trying to rescue her for literal years?' Amid these reactions, even X's AI assistant Grok offered a humorous take, calling the revelation 'Mushroom Kingdom gossip.' Grok noted that Nintendo's stance helps preserve storytelling flexibility and downplays romantic interpretations from titles like Mario Party, suggesting they're more fan invention than canon. Nintendo has yet to comment on other character pairings such as Link and Zelda, whose relationship has long been hinted at as romantic. With the Nintendo Today app now a source of lore updates, fans are likely to keep a close eye on future posts. However, the app remains unavailable in certain regions, including South Africa, leaving some fans temporarily out of the loop.
